{"id":48930,"date":"2026-05-04T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecocaps.com\/?p=48930"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:12:13","slug":"bpa-free-cans-2026-beverage-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecocaps.com\/en\/bpa-free-cans-2026-beverage-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"BPA-free cans by July 2026: beverage industry accelerates conversion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From July 20, 2026, BPA-containing cans will be banned in the EU: the beverage industry is accelerating toward BPA-free solutions thanks to new regulations and packaging innovation.<\/em><\/h2>\n

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BAN ON BPA IN CANS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The beverage industry is entering a crucial phase: by July 20, 2026,<\/strong> beverage cans with internal linings containing Bisphenol A (BPA)<\/strong> will no longer be allowed on the European market. The deadline is set by Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190<\/strong>, which came into force on January 20, 2025<\/strong>, introducing a general ban on the use of BPA in food contact packaging. Manufacturers of beer, soft drinks, energy drinks<\/strong>, and RTD beverages<\/strong> are racing to upgrade their packaging technology, aiming to ensure regulatory compliance without compromising product quality and stability.<\/p>\n

For years, Bisphenol A (BPA)<\/strong> has been used in the internal linings of cans to protect beverages from corrosion and spoilage. Today, following EFSA’s<\/strong> assessment of potential health risks, the European Union has banned its use in food packaging, forcing the industry to rapidly transition to safe alternatives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“margin-top“:“10“}}”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

DEADLINES FOR THE BEVERAGE SECTOR<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The European regulation provides for different transition periods to allow companies to gradually adapt to the ban on BPA in food packaging. For the beverage sector, starting July 20, 2026<\/strong>, single-use cans with coatings containing Bisphenol A will no longer be marketed, while for sectors such as fruit and vegetables and seafood, the deadline has been extended to January 20, 2028.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A flexible period is also foreseen to dispose of stocks: cans regularly placed on the market within the deadlines can be refilled for an additional 12 months, and packaged products can remain on sale until stocks run out, encouraging a gradual transition to BPA-free solutions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“margin-top“:“10“}}”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The real challenge now is industrial. Packaging manufacturers are developing new modified polyester resins to replace traditional epoxy enamels.<\/p>\n

For beverage brands, however, the transition is not immediate: R&D departments must verify that the new coatings are compatible with the different formulations, preserving:<\/p>\n

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  • the beverage’s organoleptic profile<\/li>\n
  • resistance to carbonation<\/li>\n
  • chemical stability in the presence of acidity<\/li>\n
  • container durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    For beers, energy drinks, and soft drinks, compatibility between the liquid and the internal coating is crucial to ensuring quality and shelf life[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    [vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text] From July 20, 2026, BPA-containing cans will be banned in the EU: the beverage industry is accelerating toward BPA-free solutions thanks to new regulations and packaging innovation. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row nav_skin=”light” consent_include=”include” el_design=”{“desktop“:{“margin-top“:“10“}}”][vc_column css_animation=””][vc_column_text el_id=”link”] BAN ON BPA IN CANS [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The beverage industry is entering a crucial phase: by July 20, 2026, beverage cans with internal linings containing Bisphenol A (BPA) will no longer be allowed on the European market. The deadline is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":48934,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,75],"tags":[69,70,71,72,73],"class_list":["post-48930","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-topsyl","tag-igiene-alimentare-packaging-lattine-en","tag-macchine-industriali-packaging-acque-minerali-en","tag-macchine-industriali-packaging-bevande-in-lattina-en","tag-macchine-industriali-packaging-birre-en","tag-macchine-industriali-packaging-soft-drink-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t\n